Equity in transportation planning means working to ensure the special needs of all members of a community are met by the transportation system and that no groups are disproportionately burdened or benefited by transportation decisions and investments. It also refers to working to prioritize improvements for communities that have been traditionally underserved.
MRMPO includes equity considerations in its long-range transportation planning process and outreach methods. For example, MRMPO’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) uses equity criteria in its Project Selection Process to help prioritize projects for federal funding. MRMPO adheres to Environmental Justice and Title VI requirements, and continually looks for ways to further equity consideration in its planning activities and products.